Polvijärvi
- 📍 Location: North Karelia region,
Joensuu sub-region - 👥 Population (municipality): 3,942 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏛️ Founded:
- 📏 Area: 804.7 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: EET (UTC +2, DST EEST +3)
- 💰 Currency: Euro (EUR)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Polvijärvi?
The population of Polvijärvi was 3,942 on Dec 31, 2025 (Statistics Finland), a change of -6.2% since 2020.
Which region is Polvijärvi in?
Polvijärvi is in the North Karelia region, Joensuu sub-region.
Is Polvijärvi a city?
No, Polvijärvi is a municipality without city status.
What are the official languages of Polvijärvi?
Official language: Finnish (a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality). Swedish speakers make up 0.2% and speakers of other languages 1.7% of residents (Dec 31, 2025).
How many businesses are there in Polvijärvi?
Polvijärvi had 615 business establishments in 2024, including 13 retail outlets (Statistics Finland).
How large is Polvijärvi?
The land area is 804.7 km² and the population density 4.9 residents per km² (Dec 31, 2025).
How many people in Polvijärvi live in built-up areas?
29.1% of residents lived in built-up areas (taajama) in 2024; there are 1 such areas (Statistics Finland).